Ashley Published Her Seventh Book - In Her Own Ink: Strategies for Creating from Author to Author

 For a long time, I dreamed about being an author. A peer in recovery walked me through the steps of self-publishing my first blog book and now I'm assisting individuals with their book-writing. 

    In 2014, I self-published my first blog book, What's On My Mind? A Collection of Blog Entries from Overcoming Schizophrenia, Volume I, foreword by Christina Bruni. I was fortunate to get recognition from the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network, Inc. when they gave every attendee a copy of my book at their conference in 2014 at St. Simon's Island in Georgia, "The Year of the Peer." They purchased 500 copies of the book.

    Currently, I published my seventh book, In Her Own Ink: Strategies for Creating from Author to Author (2025). This book is a creative wordsmith handbook for non-fiction authors. It's unique in that I interview five fellow authors for tips on book-writing. I interviewed the following authors:

1. Venessa Abram
2. Christina Bruni
3. Felicia Johnson
4. Terri Morgan
5. Wendy Muhammad

       In Her Own Ink is a great guide for new authors because it provides proven-strategies and terrific tips on how to organize chapters and their non-fiction books. I share excellent tips on how to dive into tunnel vision, overcome writer's block, and keep readers engaged among tackling an array of writing challenges. This workbook is packed with confidence-building exercises, pep talks, and word games to empower you on your writing journey. 

    I am excited to coach more individuals on their book projects. Buy your copy today on Amazon at www.amazon.com/author/smithashley Start working on your book and let me know your thoughts via email: ashley@inherownink.com.